Wrestling
Coach Salidrigas
Coach Saladrigas joins ACE after leading the Southwest Patriots to four consecutive winning seasons. He has a long history in wrestling and the martial arts which began in senior high and has continued throughout his life. His passion for wrestling and positive coaching style led him to becoming the Regional Positive Wrestling Coach of the Year and Georgia Positive Coach of the Year in 2024. His certifications include being an NFHS Level 1 and 2 wrestling coach, graduate of the BCSD Aspiring Athletic Directors cohort, becoming a certified strength and conditioning coach, and soon to be a qualified USA Wrestling coach. Coach Sal also teaches AP US History and World History Honors at ACE. He has been nominated the last two years for the National History Teacher of the Year Award. Prior to teaching, Coach Sal was in the Army as a Military Police Non-Commissioned Officer, Special Reactions Team member, and Investigator. He enjoys hanging out with his sons, weight training, and reading about history in his spare time. His primary goal for the Gryphon wrestlers is to fall in love with the sport.